The basic training for the U.S. Air Force, known as Basic Military Training (BMT), typically lasts about 7.5 to 8.5 weeks. Most official sources state it as 7.5 weeks, with some references mentioning 8.5 weeks including the initial "zero week" activities
- Zero Week : This is the initial phase upon arrival, including activities like briefings, medical screenings, haircut, uniform issue, and initial physical training. It lasts until the first Sunday, and is sometimes considered part of the total training timeline
- Main Training : Following zero week, trainees undergo physical conditioning, military skills training, classroom instruction, and exercises such as PACER FORGE, which is a culminating field exercise designed to simulate deployment scenarios
- Graduation : After completing the 7.5 to 8.5 weeks, trainees graduate and proceed to technical training for their specific Air Force career fields
In summary, Air Force Basic Military Training is about 7.5 weeks long, with some schedules including an additional initial week, making it roughly 8 to 8.5 weeks total. This training takes place at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas
